In a message dated 9/7/99 6:06:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
Robert.Renouard@METROKC.GOV writes:

<<
 If the transmission is truly going out, will there be significant warnings
 or, can it catastrophically fail.  Do I need to worry about getting stranded
 on a 400 mile trip?
  >>
You never know when one is going to fail when over the 100k mark. When
changing the trans oil (every 30 to 60k) if it is silvery or brassy--its soon
to go south (even if your goin north). All need 3/4 clutch gear repl at some
point--I advise to do it when the clutch is done to save R&R labor or
unexpected breakdowns.
Daryl of AA Transaxle